RE: [Philmont]: Amtrak regs

I don't think cellphones and laptops are prohibited from Amtrak... Think
about it. When I travel using Amtrak on business, I carry both. When I can
get a business class seat (in a Business Coach), there is an OUTLET to plug
the stuff in... Bringing a laptop to Philmont is a different story...

M.
Mike Hirschi
Committee Chair, Troop 314 & Crew 101
Prairie Fire District, Prairielands Council, BSA

Philmont 2001 731-H3, 2005 608-?1

 -----Original Message-----
From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com]On
Behalf Of Yehuda Jawary
Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 1:32 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Amtrak regs

  I am actually surprised about number 7 because during my travels to
Philmont numerous people have laptops as carry on baggage. I personaly
brought a laptop and opened it up in front of the train attendent. Regarding
the weapons: I think a knife would constitute a weapon and the train
attendent actually saw a knife one of the scouts was carrying. No problems
in either case. I believe that they are only strict in the obvious
situations but just stick the rest of the items into the list of prohibited
items just for legal reasons.

  Note: Amtrak does not have any security in making you walk through metal
detectors or scanning your bags. So while it is definitely not scoutlike if
they say not to bring lighters (which do contain flammable fluids), it would
concievably be possible to take them on the train without them noticing. If
you call up amtrak ahead of time and ask for permission to bring the
lighters with one adult carrying them for the troop they probably would not
have a problem with that.

  Sincerely
  Jewishscouter@yahoo.com
  Phimont 02, 04, 06

  R Fisher <ghotier@texas.net> wrote:
    Interesting list, I guess for those crews coming to Philmont via Amtrak
the debate about cell phones, GPS units, digital cam-corders etc. is pretty
much settled by #7 though. And the last items pretty much takes care of
adults who don't meet the weight requirements.

    Sorry, I'm just in a fiesty mood today.

    Happy Trails,

    Roy Fisher

     The following kinds of items are prohibited as both checked and
carry-on baggage:
        a.. Any type of gun, firearm, ammunition, explosives, or weapon.
        b.. Incendiaries, including flammable gases, liquids and fuels.
        c.. Large, sharp objects such as axes, ice picks and swords.
        d.. Corrosive or dangerous chemicals or materials, such as liquid
bleach, tear gas, mace, radioactive and harmful bacteriological materials.
        e.. Batteries with acid that can spill or leak (except those
batteries used in motorized wheelchairs or similar devices for
mobility-impaired passengers).
        f.. Club-like items, such as billy clubs and nightsticks.
        g.. Fragile and/or valuable items (including but not limited to
electronic equipment).
        h.. Animals (except service animals).
        i.. Oversized and/or overweight items.
      Please note: This is not an exhaustive list. Any item similar to those
listed, even if not specifically mentioned here, is prohibited from being
carried onboard or checked

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Received on Mon Mar 7 06:58:35 2005